1998 Acura NSX vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 30 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 412 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.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | NSX | Carabo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |
