2004 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 953 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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2004 GMC Safari | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | GMC | Smart |
Model | Safari | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 33 L |