1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2002 Smart Roadster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2002 Smart Roadster. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | 1750 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
