1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 162 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Cuneo | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
