1970 Seat 124 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 124 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 124 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Seat | Smart |
| Model | 124 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1820 mm |
