1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Smart |
| Model | 62 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |
