1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 29 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 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 884 kg more than 1975 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 | 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Junior | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
