1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 5 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 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 372 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (362 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Cuneo | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
