1986 Maserati 420 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 360 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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati 420 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Maserati | Smart |
| Model | 420 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1820 mm |
