1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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 128 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 201 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Because 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Carabo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1460 mm |
