1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. Both 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 130 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Junior | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
