1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1972 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1992 BMW 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Junior | 740 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |