1963 AC Aceca 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 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Aceca weights approximately 74 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, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | AC | Smart |
Model | Aceca | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 33 L |