1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
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 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Hudson Metropolitan 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 180 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 230 kg more than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hudson |
| Model | Carabo | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |
