1963 BMW 1800 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 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 280 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 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1963 BMW 1800 has manual transmission. 1963 BMW 1800 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:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 1800 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 33 L |
