2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, both 2002 Smart ForTwo and 2002 TVR Tamora were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Tamora weights approximately 225 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, 2002 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Smart | TVR |
| Model | ForTwo | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |
