1976 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 945 kg more than 2013 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Electra | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1867 mm |
