1961 Fiat 2300 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 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 426 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 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 2300 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:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | 2300 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
