1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 451 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Carabo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88.4 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 | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
