1961 Fiat 600 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 999 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600.
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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 600 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 33 L |
