1946 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 954 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1946 Oldsmobile 66 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Smart |
| Model | 66 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3903 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1820 mm |
