1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1972 BMW M1
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1972 BMW M1 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1972 BMW M1 (177 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm). This means 1972 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1972 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Junior | M1 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
