1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 38 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 19 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | GTA | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 33 L |