1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 14 kg more than 2000 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Smart |
| Model | Valiant | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1820 mm |
