Smart ForTwo 2010 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForTwo engine produces 96 HP less power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 175 NM less than Alfa Romeo GT. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 7.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.7 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForTwo) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.70 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.37 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 180 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GT, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 320 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo GT has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 100 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 3.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`050 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4200 | |
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