1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Riviera | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1867 mm |
