1971 Rover 2000 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 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 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1971 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 2000 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Rover | Smart |
Model | 2000 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1820 mm |