1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2010 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | Roadmaster | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 33 L |