2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1988 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 144 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.
Because 2000 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Vauxhall Belmont (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1988 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Smart | Vauxhall |
| Model | ForTwo | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2530 mm |
