1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 39 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 442 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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 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 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Carabo | 325 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |
