1986 Venturi Cabriolet vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 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 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Venturi Cabriolet | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Venturi | Smart |
| Model | Cabriolet | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1867 mm |
