2004 Smart ForTwo vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 750 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 197 kg more than 2004 Smart 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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 781 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Smart ForTwo | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Smart | TVR |
| Model | ForTwo | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 57 L |
