1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 605. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 492 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 Peugeot 605, 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, 1995 Peugeot 605 (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 605 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 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Carabo | 605 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
