1966 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bizzarrini A3C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bizzarrini A3C would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bizzarrini A3C weights approximately 420 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, 1966 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1966 Bizzarrini A3C has manual transmission. 1966 Bizzarrini A3C 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.
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1966 Bizzarrini A3C | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Bizzarrini | Smart |
Model | A3C | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 361 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1867 mm |