1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 43 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. Both 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo and 2011 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 477 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Carabo | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 53 L |
