2003 Nissan 350Z vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 650 kg more than 2013 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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Nissan 350Z | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Nissan | Smart |
Model | 350Z | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3490 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 33 L |