1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 11 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. Both 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo and 1982 Lancia Beta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Cuneo | Beta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
