2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2002 Hyundai Equus 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 1185 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Hyundai Equus | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Hyundai | Smart |
Model | Equus | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 1820 mm |