1965 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Smart Fortwo weights approximately 49 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | Aceca | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 840 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 | 54 L | 33 L |
