1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Marcos | Smart |
| Model | Le Mans 500 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1820 mm |
