1965 Simca 1300 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300.
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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Simca 1300 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Simca | Smart |
| Model | 1300 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |
