1968 Fiat 124 vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Smart ForTwo (71 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124.

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, 2012 Smart ForTwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124. 2012 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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