1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | 500 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |
