1979 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 345 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, 1979 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Delta 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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1979 Daihatsu Delta | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Smart |
Model | Delta | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 1820 mm |