1959 Fiat 750 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 235 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 750 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 131 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
