1971 Holden Monaro 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 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 560 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 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | Monaro | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1867 mm |
