1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 38 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (501 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 737 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, 2009 BMW M6 (520 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 2009 BMW M6 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 | 2009 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Caimano | M6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 501 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2790 mm |
