1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2002 Smart Roadster is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2002 Smart Roadster. 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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 212 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
