1975 Sunbeam Rapier vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Rapier would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Sunbeam Rapier weights approximately 210 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, 1975 Sunbeam Rapier (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Sunbeam Rapier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Sunbeam Rapier | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Smart |
| Model | Rapier | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
