1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 26 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 95 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 337 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 1997 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1997 Kia Joice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Cuneo | Joice |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |