1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 806 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Park Avenue | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
