1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 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 176 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Carabo | 850 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2040 mm |