2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1966 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo P 1800 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2000 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, 1966 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Smart ForTwo | 1966 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Smart | Volvo |
Model | ForTwo | P 1800 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2460 mm |