1963 Abarth 700 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 250 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 700 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Abarth | Smart |
Model | 700 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |