1959 Abarth 500 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2000 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500.
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 Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Abarth | Smart |
| Model | 500 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |
