2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 13 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1770 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.

Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Smart ForTwo 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make Smart Land Rover
Model ForTwo Range Rover Sport
Year Released 2000 2013
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 698 cc 2013 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line electric
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 503 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 625 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 66.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 (:1): 9.
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel / Electric Hybrid
Top Speed 150 km/hour 225 km/hour
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 2590 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 4783 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 2158 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1784 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 2745 mm


 

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