1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart Roadster weights approximately 235 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 2006 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | Giulia | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |
