2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, both 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart and 2001 Toyota Altezza were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (193 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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 Toyota Altezza (206 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (185 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Smart | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
