1968 Opel Commodore vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 390 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Commodore | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Commodore | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
