1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900.
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 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1900 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 33 L |
