1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 190 kg more than 2013 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 (190 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | Giulia | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 33 L |