2004 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2004 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,124 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForFour weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2004 Daihatsu Naked (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Daihatsu Naked will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daihatsu Naked | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Smart |
| Model | Naked | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
