1995 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | 300 ZX | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1820 mm |
