2002 Audi S8 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2002 Audi S8 and 2002 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi S8 weights approximately 945 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2002 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Audi S8 (431 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 2002 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi S8 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Audi | Smart |
| Model | S8 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |
