1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 532 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cuneo | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
