1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1995 BMW 528
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 23 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 610 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 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 | 1995 BMW 528 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Junior | 528 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |