2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2002 Smart ForTwo and 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ weights approximately 43 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 Suzuki Wagon R+, 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ (122 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | ForTwo | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2340 mm |
