1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1961 Riley 4
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 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 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 167 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 92 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1961 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | Cuneo | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| 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 | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
