1962 Skoda Felicia vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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, 2000 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Skoda Felicia | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Skoda | Smart |
| Model | Felicia | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2370 mm |
