1971 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 330 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. 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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 500 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 500 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 33 L |