2004 Smart ForTwo vs. 2004 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2004 Smart ForTwo and 2004 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saleen S7 (550 HP) has 510 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saleen S7 weights approximately 442 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Smart ForTwo | 2004 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Smart | Saleen |
| Model | ForTwo | S7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 550 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2692 mm |
