1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1998 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 30 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 174 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, 1998 Daewoo Nubira, 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1998 Daewoo Nubira | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daewoo |
| Model | Carabo | Nubira |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 81.5 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 | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 62 L |
