1973 Holden UTE vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden UTE | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | UTE | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |
