1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 532 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Cuneo | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
