2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2011 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 (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Smart |
| Model | Equus | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 33 L |
