2004 Smart ForFour vs. 2004 Holden Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Smart ForFour and 2004 Holden Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Vectra (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Vectra weights approximately 565 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour. 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 Holden Vectra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour. 2004 Holden Vectra has automatic transmission and 2004 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2004 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Holden Vectra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Smart ForFour | 2004 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Smart | Holden |
| Model | ForFour | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
