2003 Smart ForTwo vs. 2003 Subaru R2
To start off, both 2003 Smart ForTwo and 2003 Subaru R2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru R2 (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru R2 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2003 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Subaru R2 (103 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru R2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart ForTwo | 2003 Subaru R2 | |
| Make | Smart | Subaru |
| Model | ForTwo | R2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 30 L |
