2005 Smart Coupe vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart Coupe | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Smart | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Coupe | 75 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1305 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 68 L |
