1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 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 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 80 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 440 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, 1995 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 520 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 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Cuneo | 520 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1400 mm |
