1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 12 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 272 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator 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 | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Cuneo | Senator |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
