1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1981 BMW 725
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 13 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 725.
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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 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 | 1981 BMW 725 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Carabo | 725 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
