1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 45 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 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 483 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, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Accord (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Carabo | Accord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1531 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
