1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 40 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1057 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 2011 Alpina B7 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. 2011 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
| Model | Cuneo | B7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3211 mm |
