1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 264 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | 1750 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 22 L |