1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo and 1968 Isuzu 117 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 112 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 22 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
| Model | Carabo | 117 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82 mm |
| 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 | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
