2000 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2000 Mitsubishi Verada and 2000 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 690 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2000 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Mitsubishi Verada | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Smart |
Model | Verada | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1820 mm |