1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 17 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 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 and 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 88 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Lancia 037 | Carabo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |