2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 313 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Alpina | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |
