1983 Lancia Beta vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 228 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, 1983 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Beta | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 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 |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 22 L |
