1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 4 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. Both 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo and 1975 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 12 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Cuneo | Beta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |