2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1978 Fiat 131 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 1978 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Smart ForTwo | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Smart | Fiat |
Model | ForTwo | 131 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2500 mm |