2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 75 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 1999 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2001 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 1999 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Smart | Rover |
| Model | ForTwo | 75 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2750 mm |
