1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 975 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Smart |
| Model | Mark IV | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 1820 mm |
