1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 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 179 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 7 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Cuneo | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
