1972 Fiat 850 vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2004 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 850 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
