1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1963 BMW 700
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 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 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 189 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 382 kg more than 1963 BMW 700. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1963 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Carabo | 700 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
