1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 20 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 218 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Carabo | 944 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |