1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 325 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider 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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | Spider | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |