1966 BMW 1600 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 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1600 weights approximately 80 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 BMW 1600 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1600 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 BMW 1600 has manual transmission. 1966 BMW 1600 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:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 1600 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |
