1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 307 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart 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 | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Carabo | Dart |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |