1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Riviera | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
