1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 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 87 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Carabo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
