1981 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2007 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | Estate | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1820 mm |