1971 Peugeot 504 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 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 516 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.
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, 1971 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Peugeot 504 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Peugeot | Smart |
| Model | 504 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1820 mm |
