1970 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2013 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.
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1970 Cadillac DeVille | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Cadillac | Smart |
Model | DeVille | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 1867 mm |