1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 947 kg more than 2004 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 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Cadillac | Smart |
Model | 62 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 1820 mm |