1953 Fiat 1900 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 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 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, 1953 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1900 | ForTwo |
| 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 | 52 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
| 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 | 1175 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1820 mm |
