2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1963 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 ZAZ Jalta would be higher. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 ZAZ Jalta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. 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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1963 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Smart | ZAZ |
| Model | ForTwo | Jalta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
