1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 44 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 566 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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. 2012 Honda Accord 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. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Carabo | Accord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
