1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Coupe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 470 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, 1996 Fiat Coupe, 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, 1996 Fiat Coupe (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Coupe has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Coupe 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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1996 Fiat Coupe | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Fiat | Smart |
Model | Coupe | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |