1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 37 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 495 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 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 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Junior | 120 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
