1973 Buick Skylark vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 785 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1973 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1973 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Buick Skylark | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | Skylark | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |