1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Carina weights approximately 250 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Scarabeo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2430 mm |
