1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 38 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 2,735 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1295 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 2009 Dodge Charger 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. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Cuneo | Charger |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3050 mm |