1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2003 TVR Sagaris is newer by 29 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Sagaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Sagaris weights approximately 170 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, 2003 TVR Sagaris (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 | 2003 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | Junior | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
