1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano weights approximately 328 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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 Caimano (191 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Caimano | Coupe |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |