1949 Bristol 401 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2010 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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 401 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Bristol | Smart |
| Model | 401 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1867 mm |
