1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1984 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 650 kg more than 1974 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1984 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Avanti |
| Model | Junior | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
