1958 Abarth 750 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Smart Fortwo weights approximately 280 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 750 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:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Abarth | Smart |
| Model | 750 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
