1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 12 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 162 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GTV | Carabo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
