1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 2006 Aston Martin V12
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 35 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 830 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 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 | 2006 Aston Martin V12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cuneo | V12 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 521 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
