1972 Skoda 1202 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Skoda 1202 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Skoda 1202 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Skoda | Smart |
| Model | 1202 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1820 mm |
