1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco

To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.

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