1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1998 BMW 320
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 27 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 96 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 402 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, 1998 BMW 320 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 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 | 1998 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Cuneo | 320 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
