2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 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 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1025 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 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 2003 Ferrari 612 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. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 612 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
