1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 16 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 152 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cuneo | 190 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |