1955 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | 40 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
