2001 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart
To start off, both 2001 Acura NSX and 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura NSX weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. 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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (185 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2001 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Acura NSX | 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart | |
Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | NSX | Smart |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 185 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |