1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 165 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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Vega | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 33 L |
