1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 660 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Junior | Vantage |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |