1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Bristol | Smart |
| Model | 407 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1867 mm |
