1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 225 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Carabo | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
