1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1974 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1974 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo 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 133 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 72 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1974 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Cuneo | Laurel |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |