1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Skoda | Smart |
| Model | 1200 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1820 mm |
