2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 170 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, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Smart | Vauxhall |
| Model | ForTwo | Firenza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2470 mm |
