1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | Giulia | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
