1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 550 kg more than 2000 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | Kingswood | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1820 mm |
