1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | LeSabre | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 33 L |