1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 144 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo weights approximately 78 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cuneo | Junior |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |
