2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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2006 Smart ForTwo | 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine | |
Make | Smart | Willys-Overland |
Model | ForTwo | Dauphine |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2280 mm |