1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher.
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 Holden Commodore (270 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Commodore | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | Commodore | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |
