2003 Smart ForTwo vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 2003 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 120 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 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, 1964 Volvo 120 (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart ForTwo | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Smart | Volvo |
| Model | ForTwo | 120 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 45 L |
