1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,298 cc, 1973 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 1300 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | 1300 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 698 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 1820 mm |
