2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 577 kg more than 2006 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 360 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 33 L |
