1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 35 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 890 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari 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 | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
| Model | Junior | Safari |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
