2001 Smart ForFour 1.1 Pulse Automatic vs. 2001 Smart ForFour 1.5 Pulse Automatic

To start off, both 2001 Smart ForFour 1.1 Pulse Automatic and 2001 Smart ForFour 1.5 Pulse Automatic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Smart ForFour 1.5 Pulse Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour 1.5 Pulse Automatic (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour 1.1 Pulse Automatic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour 1.5 Pulse Automatic should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour 1.1 Pulse Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForFour 1.5 Pulse Automatic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour 1.1 Pulse Automatic. 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.

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2001 Smart ForFour 1.1 Pulse Automatic 2001 Smart ForFour 1.5 Pulse Automatic
Make Smart Smart
Model ForFour ForFour
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1124 cc 1499 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.5 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.8 mm 84.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 975 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.5 L/100km 6.1 L/100km