1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 247 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, 1995 Honda Accord, 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 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Carabo | Accord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
