2002 Smart ForFour vs. 2013 GMC Acadia

To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1237 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Smart ForFour 2013 GMC Acadia
Make Smart GMC
Model ForFour Acadia
Year Released 2002 2013
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1124 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 284 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.8 mm 85 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 2203 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 5101 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 2003 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1846 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3020 mm