1987 Austin Maestro vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Austin Maestro would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Austin Maestro weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2013 Smart Fortwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Smart Fortwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Austin Maestro (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1987 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1987 Austin Maestro 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Austin Maestro | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | Maestro | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |
