1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 35 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 355 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.
Because 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mazda Premacy (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Premacy 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 | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Junior | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
