1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2000 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | 190 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 133 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1820 mm |
