1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 478 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 700 | Carabo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |
