1969 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1985 BMW 324
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1985 BMW 324 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Junior | 324 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |