1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 65 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 | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
