1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1500 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1500 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1820 mm |
