1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina 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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (130 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina has manual transmission. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina 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:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Smart |
| Model | Electrina | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 1867 mm |
