1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 538 kg more than 2013 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
Model | 200 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 33 L |