1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | Giulia | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 33 L |