1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Skylark | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
