1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | 2600 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |