1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 850 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Bristol | Smart |
Model | 412 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1867 mm |