1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 53 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1400 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |
