1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1403 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Smart |
| Model | Fleetwood | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 1867 mm |
