1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Land Rover 88 (67 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Smart |
| Model | 88 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 1820 mm |
