1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 119 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Junior | 100 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
