1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 179 kg more than 1969 Abarth 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Abarth | Smart |
| Model | 1300 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 33 L |
