1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1999 BMW Breyton
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 652 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Breyton has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Breyton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1999 BMW Breyton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Caimano | Breyton |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 3300 cc |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 746 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |