1971 BMW 3 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 540 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 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.
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1971 BMW 3 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | 3 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |