2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 799 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 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 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Smart ForTwo 2004 Smart ForTwo
Make Smart Smart
Model ForTwo ForTwo
Year Released 2000 2004
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 698 cc 799 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 40 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 100 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 150 km/hour 130 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 805 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 1820 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 3.4 L/100km


 

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