1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | 75 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 35 L |