1957 Bristol 405 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 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher.
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, 1957 Bristol 405 (152 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1957 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1957 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1957 Bristol 405 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 Bristol 405 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Bristol | Smart |
| Model | 405 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1867 mm |
