1970 Riley 4 vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Smart ForTwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Riley | Smart |
Model | 4 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |