1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 430 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | 90 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 33 L |