1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart Roadster weights approximately 225 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | Giulia | Roadster |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |