2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1996 Tata E220
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Tata E220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Tata E220 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Tata E220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Tata E220 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Tata E220 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Tata E220 weights approximately 555 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.
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, 1996 Tata E220 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Tata E220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 1996 Tata E220 | |
| Make | Smart | Tata |
| Model | ForTwo | E220 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2810 mm |
