1963 Riley 4 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley 4 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Riley | Smart |
Model | 4 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 22 L |