1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1991 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 20 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 4,943 cc, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 522 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1991 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Cuneo | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
