1995 Holden Statesman 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 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Statesman 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (304 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Statesman | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | Statesman | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1867 mm |
