1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
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 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 230 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 599 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 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Cuneo | VIP |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |
