1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 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 176 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 7 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Carabo | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
