1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1988 BMW 525
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1973 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1988 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Junior | 525 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
