1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1994 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1994 Lancia Thema is newer by 26 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. Both 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo and 1994 Lancia Thema are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Thema. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Thema weights approximately 314 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, 1994 Lancia Thema, 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Thema. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1994 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Carabo | Thema |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
