1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Smart |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
