1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior is newer by 37 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 782 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Carabo | Celsior |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
