2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
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 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Smart ForTwo | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
Model | ForTwo | Fusca |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2410 mm |