1977 Fiat 132 vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 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, 1977 Fiat 132 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 132 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 132 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 33 L |