1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1974 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica.
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, 1974 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
