1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1930 kg more than 2010 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | 600 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 1867 mm |
