1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, 2005 MCC Smart is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart. 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2005 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MCC |
| Model | 1900 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
