1980 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Delta (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 280 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, 1980 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Delta | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Smart |
| Model | Delta | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 1820 mm |
