1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 19 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 144 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 382 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Cuneo | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2080 mm |
