2004 MCC ForTwo vs. 2004 MCC Smart

To start off, both 2004 MCC ForTwo and 2004 MCC Smart were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 MCC ForTwo and 2004 MCC Smart are equipped with a 698 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MCC Smart weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 MCC 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, 2004 MCC Smart (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2004 MCC ForTwo 2004 MCC Smart
Make MCC MCC
Model ForTwo Smart
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 698 cc 698 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 49 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 80 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 3440 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 1810 mm 2370 mm


 

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