2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1765 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 743 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Bentley | Smart |
| Model | Arnage | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 33 L |
