1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 318 kg more than 2007 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | Giulia | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 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 | 1048 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 33 L |
