1971 Fiat 124 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 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, 2005 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124.
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, 2005 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 124 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| 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 Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 33 L |
