2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForTwo (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2001 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 1967 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
| Model | ForTwo | 1302 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 40 L |
