1971 Rover P6 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 P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P6 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P6 weights approximately 480 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 P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 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 P6 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover P6 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 P6 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Rover | Smart |
Model | P6 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 67 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1820 mm |