1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 915 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Smart |
| Model | Cutlass | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |
