1976 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Smart |
Model | Lancer | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1820 mm |