1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 447 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro 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 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Carabo | Monaro |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |