1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 12 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 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 147 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (188 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Carabo | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
