1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 164 weights approximately 312 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, 1969 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 164 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 | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Cuneo | 164 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
