1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1995 Peugeot 406

To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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