1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 59 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 90 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 912 kg more than 2010 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Cadillac | Smart |
Model | 62 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 1867 mm |