2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 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, 1959 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Smart ForTwo | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Smart | Tatra |
Model | ForTwo | T603 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 797 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2760 mm |