2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1958 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Smart ForTwo | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Smart | Rover |
| Model | ForTwo | P5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 63 L |
