1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 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 138 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 68 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Spider | Carabo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 46 L |
