1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 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 175 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Carabo | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |
