1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo 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 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 98 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 64 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Carabo | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
