2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2001 Smart ForTwo 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForFour weights approximately 155 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, 2001 Smart ForFour, 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, 2001 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | ForTwo | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 47 L |
