2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 1961 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volkswagen 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volkswagen 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Volkswagen 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Volkswagen 1500. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 Volkswagen 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2007 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart ForTwo | 1961 Volkswagen 1500 | |
| Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
| Model | ForTwo | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2430 mm |
