1969 Opel GT vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,100 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel GT | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | GT | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1100 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 33 L |
