2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 1976 Volvo 265
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 265 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, 1976 Volvo 265 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 1976 Volvo 265 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. 1976 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Smart ForTwo | 1976 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Smart | Volvo |
Model | ForTwo | 265 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.8 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2660 mm |