1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 7 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 115 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 287 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Cuneo | Senator |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
