2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 798 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo.

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 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Smart ForTwo 2002 Smart ForTwo
Make Smart Smart
Model ForTwo ForTwo
Year Released 2001 2002
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 798 cc 696 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 40 HP 60 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 805 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 1820 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 3.4 L/100km 4.7 L/100km


 

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