1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 35 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | Giulietta | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 33 L |
