1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 54 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Smart Fortwo weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 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:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Abarth | Smart |
| Model | 850 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 33 L |
