1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1972 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1972 Fiat Dino 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Dino weights approximately 352 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, 1972 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat Dino 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 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Carabo | Dino |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |