2001 Smart ForFour vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 630 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, 2011 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForFour | 2011 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Smart | Audi |
| Model | ForFour | A4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
