1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 10 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 264. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 408 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, 1978 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 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 | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Carabo | 264 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |