1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1972 Vauxhall Firenza were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,277 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Vauxhall Firenza (109 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Junior | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
