1985 Renault 25 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | 25 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1820 mm |
