1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1975 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Torana weights approximately 86 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1975 Holden Torana (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1975 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Junior | Torana |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
