1970 Mitsubishi Galant 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 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Smart Fortwo weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1970 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant 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:
| 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Smart |
| Model | Galant | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1867 mm |
