1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 38 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 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 202 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Carabo | Colt |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2834 cc |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 95 L |
