1971 Fiat 125 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125.
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, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 125 | Ultimate 112 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |