1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 105 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Carina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
