1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 99 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo weights approximately 8 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Spider | Cuneo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 52.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |