1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2010 Honda Pilot

To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 911 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.

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 Pilot, 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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. 2010 Honda Pilot 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. 2010 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo 2010 Honda Pilot
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Carabo Pilot
Year Released 1968 2010
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 227 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 9000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 211 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1048 kg 1959 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4849 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1994 mm
Vehicle Height 1000 mm 1803 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2774 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 79 L


 

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