1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 750 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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 512 TR | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1867 mm |
