1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 5 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 1100 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1820 mm |