1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 232 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Cuneo | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
