1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 160 kg more than 1954 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1100 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| 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 | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 33 L |
