1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 2 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 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 209 more horse power than 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 488 kg more than 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Autobianchi |
| Model | Carabo | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 22 L |
