1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 40 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 11 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 228 kg more than 2011 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | Giulia | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 33 L |
