1963 Abarth 595 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Smart Fortwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595.

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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 595 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.

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