2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, 2005 Saleen S7 is newer by 4 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 710 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saleen S7 weights approximately 432 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.
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, 2005 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 849 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Smart | Saleen |
| Model | ForTwo | S7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2692 mm |
