1967 Honda S600 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1967 Honda S600.
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, 2011 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | S600 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 33 L |