1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 160 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | GT | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 33 L |