Carlos Compact C.1 Full vs Specialized Turbo Porto 4.0
Carlos Compact C.1 Full and Specialized Turbo Porto 4.0 are both Longtail models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Compact C.1 Full | Turbo Porto 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Longtail | Longtail |
| Motor | Brose Drive T | Specialized 2.2 Custom tuned |
| Price | €5,000 | €4,999 |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 90 Nm (Better value) |
| Battery | 522 Wh | 710 Wh (Better value) |
| Estimated range | 41 km | 55 km (Better value) |
| Payload | 65 kg (Better value) | 60 kg |
| Max. total weight | 205 kg | 200 kg |
| Bike weight | 35 kg (Better value) | 39.6 kg |
| Length | — | 2,065 mm |
| Max. children | 2 | — |
| Drive | Belt drive | Belt drive |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Magura MT5, hydraulisch Scheibenbremse | Tektro Dorado, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Carlos Compact C.1 Full if…
- you haul heavy cargo (65 kg vs 60 kg payload)
- you often lift or push the bike (35 kg vs 39.6 kg)
Choose the Specialized Turbo Porto 4.0 if…
- you ride hills with heavy loads (90 Nm vs 70 Nm torque)
- you need more range from a bigger battery (710 Wh vs 522 Wh)
- you ride long distances (55 km vs 41 km estimated range)