1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1100 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 870 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 33 L |
