1996 Fiat 131 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | 131 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |