1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Junior | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |