1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 40 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1169 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.
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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Junior | Titan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 4060 mm |
