1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1963 BMW 502
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 442 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, 1963 BMW 502 (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 502 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 | 1963 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Carabo | 502 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |
