2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 999 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500.
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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Smart ForTwo | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Smart | Steyr |
| Model | ForTwo | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
