1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | 1750 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |