2002 Smart ForFour vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2002 Smart ForFour 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart ForFour weights approximately 155 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 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Smart ForFour (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForFour | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | ForFour | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 22 L |
