1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 830 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.
Because 2013 Smart Fortwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Smart Fortwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Smart |
| Model | Seville | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1867 mm |
