2000 Nissan Laurel vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Laurel (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 550 kg more than 2011 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, 2000 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 2000 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2011 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2011 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Laurel | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Nissan | Smart |
Model | Laurel | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1867 mm |