1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Smart |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Roadster |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |