1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1996 BMW 725
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 25 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1996 BMW 725 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Junior | 725 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2940 mm |
