1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 7 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 197 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 556 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Carabo | Chante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
