1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 82 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Junior | Celica |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |