1960 Seat 1400 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Seat 1400 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Seat | Smart |
Model | 1400 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 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 | 1065 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |