1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 395 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Abarth | Smart |
Model | 850 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 33 L |