1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2006 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Riviera | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |
