1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1968 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo and 1968 Lotus Seven 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 144 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Seven. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 498 kg more than 1968 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1968 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Carabo | Seven |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2240 mm |
