1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1972 Austin 2200
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 4 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 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 133 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1972 Austin 2200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Carabo | 2200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |
