1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 675 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Carabo | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 151 L |
