1970 Fiat 125 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 125 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 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, 1970 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 125 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |