1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 220 kg more than 2013 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | GTV | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 33 L |