1988 Lada 2105 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada 2105 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2105 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2105 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 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, 1988 Lada 2105 (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2105 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lada | Smart |
| Model | 2105 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
