1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 392 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Carabo | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 42 L |
