1957 Rover P4 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 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, 1957 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | P4 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 67 mm |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 33 L |
