1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 86 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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, both vehicles can yield 115 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Junior | Carina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |