1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1962 Austin Princess
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1132 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess 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 | 1962 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Carabo | Princess |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
