2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2002 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2002 Smart ForTwo and 2002 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Suzuki Swift (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Swift.
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 Suzuki Swift, 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 ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Swift. (77 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 2002 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | ForTwo | Swift |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2270 mm |
