1956 Abarth 600 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 235 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 600 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Abarth | Smart |
Model | 600 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 33 L |