1980 Peugeot 505 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 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 460 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 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1980 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1980 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Peugeot 505 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Peugeot | Smart |
Model | 505 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1867 mm |