2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 1 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 460 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 360 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 22 L |
