1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1974 BMW Touring | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Junior | Touring |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |