1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1050 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Cadillac | Smart |
Model | Seville | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1867 mm |