1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | 2600 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |