2001 Mazda Atenza vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2001 Mazda Atenza and 2001 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Atenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Atenza (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Atenza should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Atenza weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Mazda Atenza (240 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda Atenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Atenza | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | Atenza | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
