1983 Pontiac 1000 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 1000.

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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 1000. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1983 Pontiac 1000 has manual transmission. 1983 Pontiac 1000 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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