1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 36 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 612 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 2007 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Caimano | 550 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |
