1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 39 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 740 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, 2010 Kia Venga, 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, 2010 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga 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 | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Junior | Venga |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1710 kg |
