1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 70 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2013 Smart Fortwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Smart Fortwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfasud (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 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.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | Alfasud | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1867 mm |