2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 140 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster 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, 1974 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart ForTwo | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Smart | Volvo |
| Model | ForTwo | 140 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2620 mm |
