1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 395 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Abarth | Smart |
| Model | 700 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |
