1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 52 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Carabo | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
