1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | 2600 | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
