1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 237 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Abarth | Smart |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
