1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MCC |
| Model | GTA | Smart |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 22 L |
