1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 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 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Cuneo | 335 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
