2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 11 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2011 Dodge Ram (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Smart | Dodge |
| Model | ForTwo | Ram |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 98 L |
