1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 1987 Opel Monza is newer by 19 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Monza weights approximately 272 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1987 Opel Monza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Carabo | Monza |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 77.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |