1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 942 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cuneo | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| 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 | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
