2001 Holden UTE vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart
To start off, both 2001 Holden UTE 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 25 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 Holden UTE (305 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (185 Nm). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | UTE | Smart |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
