1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 15 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 362 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Carabo | Senator |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
