1966 Simca 1200S vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1200S weights approximately 35 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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1200S | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Simca | Smart |
| Model | 1200S | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 1820 mm |
