2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 6 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1285 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
