2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (60 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 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, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Smart ForTwo | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
Model | ForTwo | 1600 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 40 L |