1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 1300 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 33 L |
