1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 80 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 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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1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | 33 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |