1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 310 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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1400 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |
