1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1993 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 25 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 756 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, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Town & Country 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 1993 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Alfa Romeo Chrysler
Model Carabo Town & Country
Year Released 1968 1993
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 227 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 9000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 211 Nm 289 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1048 kg 1804 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1000 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3040 mm


 

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