1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2006 Smart ForTwo
Make Alfa Romeo Smart
Model Giulia ForTwo
Year Released 1969 2006
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1570 cc 698 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 95 HP 60 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 95 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 165 km/hour 135 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 805 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 1820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 33 L


 

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