1961 BMW 501 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 501 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 501 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 1961 BMW 501 (182 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm). This means 1961 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1961 BMW 501 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 501 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 182 Nm | 92 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 33 L |