1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 40 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | 1750 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |