1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2005 BMW M3
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 37 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 602 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 BMW M3 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2005 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Junior | M3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
