2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Tatra T600 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2007 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, 1952 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart ForTwo | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Smart | Tatra |
| Model | ForTwo | T600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2710 mm |
