1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor 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 203 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo weights approximately 258 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1950 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Cuneo | Minor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |