1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1975 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2012 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Junior | 740 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3210 mm |