1956 GAZ M-20 vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2004 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, 1956 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 GAZ M-20 | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | GAZ | Smart |
| Model | M-20 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1820 mm |
