1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForTwo (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2002 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1400 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 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 |
