1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 60 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 265 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 883 kg more than 2011 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2011 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2011 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.
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1951 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | LeSabre | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 33 L |