1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 101 kg more than 1973 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulietta | Junior |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |