2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 740 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2002 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, 1986 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Smart | Volvo |
| Model | ForTwo | 740 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2780 mm |
