1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,269 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 995 kg more than 2010 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Smart |
| Model | Cutlass | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4269 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 1867 mm |
