1974 Fiat 131 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 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, 1974 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 131 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1867 mm |
