1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1956 BMW 507
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1956 BMW 507 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Cuneo | 507 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2490 mm |
