1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1984 Daimler 4.2
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 is newer by 18 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Daimler 4.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daimler 4.2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 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, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Daimler 4.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1984 Daimler 4.2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daimler |
| Model | Scarabeo | 4.2 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2870 mm |
