1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Smart Fortwo weights approximately 375 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500.
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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Abarth | Smart |
| Model | 500 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 33 L |
