1959 Rover P4 vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Smart ForTwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2003 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, 1959 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | P4 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 | 1380 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 | 54 L | 33 L |
