1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 1100 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |