1976 Fiat 131 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 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 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 131 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |