2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Smart ForTwo | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Smart | Nissan |
Model | ForTwo | Titan |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 799 cc | 5549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 106 L |