2002 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 870 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 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Smart |
| Model | XJ | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1867 mm |
