2002 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (117 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 945 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.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Terrano II | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Terrano II | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1820 mm |
