2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 896 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.
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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 2010 Dodge Charger 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. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Smart | Dodge |
| Model | ForTwo | Charger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3048 mm |
