1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley 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) has 177 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 72 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Cuneo | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| 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 | 53 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
