1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 8 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. Both 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 202 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Alfetta | Cuneo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
