2006 Smart Roadster vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2006 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Smart | Fiat |
| Model | Roadster | 130 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
