1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 885 kg more than 2005 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Smart |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1820 mm |
