2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Triumph Roadster (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 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, 1946 Triumph Roadster (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1946 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1946 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1946 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Smart ForTwo | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Smart | Triumph |
Model | ForTwo | Roadster |
Year Released | 2007 | 1946 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2550 mm |