1968 Tatra T603 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,471 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2010 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, 1968 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Tatra T603 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Tatra | Smart |
Model | T603 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1867 mm |