1969 Fiat 600 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 600 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 600 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 33 L |
