1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 530 kg more than 2011 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 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Holden | Smart |
Model | Kingswood | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1867 mm |