1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1968 BMW 2000
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1968 BMW 2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Junior | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
