2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 400 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Smart | Holden |
| Model | ForTwo | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2670 mm |
