1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1979 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada is newer by 8 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 652 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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada 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 | 1979 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Cuneo | Mirada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5209 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |