1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1959 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1312 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1959 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Carabo | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3800 mm |
