2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 815 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 2009 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Smart |
| Model | STS | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 33 L |
