1964 Fiat Berline vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Berline weights approximately 455 kg more than 2000 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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | Berline | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 33 L |
