1966 Fiat OT vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat OT (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT.
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, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | OT | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 22 L |
