1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1989 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1989 Holden Apollo is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Holden Apollo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1989 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Apollo weights approximately 157 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Because 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Holden Apollo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1989 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Carabo | Apollo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
