1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 355 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Laurel | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Laurel | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 1867 mm |
