1971 Fiat 124 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 124 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 150 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 | 912 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1820 mm |