1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | 500 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 1820 mm |
