1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1340 kg more than 2007 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | Centurion | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 1820 mm |