1948 Triumph Roadster vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 312 kg more than 2010 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, 1948 Triumph Roadster (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Triumph Roadster | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Triumph | Smart |
| Model | Roadster | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1867 mm |
