1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1981 Austin Marina
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 10 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 171 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo weights approximately 168 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1981 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Cuneo | Marina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
