1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 925 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Smart |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
