1970 Rover 2000 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 2000 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2013 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 Rover 2000 (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1970 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1970 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover 2000 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | 2000 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1867 mm |
