1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2011 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1100 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 1100 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 33 L |