1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 39 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 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 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Junior | 325 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |