1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | Giulia | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 33 L |
