1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo weights approximately 78 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | GT | Cuneo |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 52.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |