1987 Lada 2107 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada 2107 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2107 (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 195 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, 1987 Lada 2107 (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2107 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lada | Smart |
| Model | 2107 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 33 L |
