1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 18 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 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 414 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, 1989 Volvo 760 (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 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 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Cuneo | 760 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
