2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2010 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 9 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 535 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, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Smart | Ascari |
| Model | ForTwo | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2636 mm |
