2000 Peugeot Kart Up vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot Kart Up would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Because 2000 Peugeot Kart Up 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 Peugeot Kart Up. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour, 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 Peugeot Kart Up (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Peugeot Kart Up | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Peugeot | Smart |
| Model | Kart Up | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
