1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1400 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
