1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | Giulietta | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 33 L |