1991 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick LeSabre would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 710 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 1991 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1991 Buick LeSabre (299 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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1991 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | LeSabre | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 33 L |