2001 Smart ForFour vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Fiat 500 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2013 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForFour | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Smart | Fiat |
| Model | ForFour | 500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3547 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1627 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
