1969 Opel Rekord vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 270 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord 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:
| 1969 Opel Rekord | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Rekord | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
