1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1982 BMW 328
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1971 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1982 BMW 328 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Junior | 328 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1506 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |