It's no secret that cars are gradually getting bigger, as broken emissions regulations dance with society's ever-growing need to feel noticed and envied.
But bigger isn't always better, especially in motoring.
Here are 20 of the biggest and smallest cars money can reasonably buy, from across automotive history.
1
Smart Fortwo
Unfortunately, the Smart Car is no longer sold in North America.
2
Cadillac Escalade
The go-to airport pickup vehicle for celebrities everywhere.
3
Fiat 500
Holding the small car torch for over 75 years.
4
GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate
Best appreciated towering over your rear bumper going 90 mph. Seriously, why is the front so needlessly tall?
5
BMW Isetta
The little bugs are barely real cars, but they’re quite the European staple.
6
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
As the longest SUV you can currently buy, this thing is unrealistically big.
7
Aston Martin Cygnet
An Aston in name, if not in spirit.
8
Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6
This vehicle's limited run left quite an impression.
9
Volkswagen Beetle
Perhaps the most classic of all compact cars.
10
Ford F-350 Super Duty
At least these are commonly actually used for work.
11
Scion IQ
Scion’s version of a Smart Car.
12
Nissan Armada
The most annoying mom you know is destroying your local area's curbs with one of these.
13
Fuldamobil
This tiny German car wasn’t known for being the most reliable.
14
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Quite possibly the most luxurious car you can buy, it also sports the longest wheelbase. No wonder the Queen used to ride around in one of these.
15
Vespa 400
Made by a company more known for their scooters, it’s no wonder this car is so small.
16
Dodge Ram 3500
The worst man you know drives one of these to and from his job everyday. (It's never done a day of work in its life.)
17
Peel P50
Top Gear once drove one of these all the way into the BBC offices.
18
Chevrolet Suburban
The SUV that went big before it was cool.
19
Peel Trident
Coming after the P50, this one actually intended to seat two.
20
1973 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
With a length of 235.3 inches, this was the longest sedan ever produced.
