1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 36 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 180 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 258 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Carabo | Life |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |