2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 360 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 33 L |
