1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 700 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Avanti Avanti | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Avanti | Smart |
| Model | Avanti | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 1867 mm |
