1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five 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 168 more horse power than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo weights approximately 113 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | Cuneo | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| 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 | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
