1981 Lancia Beta vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 232 kg more than 2000 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, 1981 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 1981 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lancia Beta | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Beta | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 22 L |
