1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1961 Renault Floride
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 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride 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 192 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 288 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1961 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Carabo | Floride |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
