1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | GT | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1820 mm |
