2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.1 Softouch Plus vs. 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.5 Softouch Plus

To start off, both 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.1 Softouch Plus and 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.5 Softouch Plus were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.5 Softouch Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.5 Softouch Plus (106 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.1 Softouch Plus. (73 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.5 Softouch Plus should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.1 Softouch Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.5 Softouch Plus weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.1 Softouch Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 MCC Smart Forfour 1.5 Softouch Plus (145 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.1 Softouch Plus. (100 Nm). This means 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.5 Softouch Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.1 Softouch Plus.

Compare all specifications:

2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.1 Softouch Plus 2003 MCC Smart Forfour 1.5 Softouch Plus
Make MCC MCC
Model Smart Smart
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1124 cc 1499 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 73 HP 106 HP
Torque 100 Nm 145 Nm
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.8 mm 84.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 975 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 47 L


 

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