2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Studebaker Commander (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Studebaker Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1953 Studebaker Commander (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1953 Studebaker Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Smart ForTwo | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
Make | Smart | Studebaker |
Model | ForTwo | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 3809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 3070 mm |