1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 25 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 682 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 741 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 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 | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
Model | Junior | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |