1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2001 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | Alfa 6 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1820 mm |