1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1960 Austin A 99
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 482 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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 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 | 1960 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Carabo | A 99 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88.9 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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |