2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 2004 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2004 MCC ForTwo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1136 more horse power than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec Sirius weights approximately 550 kg more than 2004 MCC 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 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1266 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 2004 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Lotec | MCC |
| Model | Sirius | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1540 mm |
