1948 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 285 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
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1948 Fiat 500 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 500 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |