2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 12 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 837 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForTwo | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Smart | Infiniti |
| Model | ForTwo | IPL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 798 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2850 mm |
