2004 Smart ForTwo vs. 2004 Smart ForFour

To start off, both 2004 Smart ForTwo and 2004 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Smart ForFour weights approximately 165 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.

Because 2004 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.

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2004 Smart ForTwo 2004 Smart ForFour
Make Smart Smart
Model ForTwo ForFour
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 799 cc 1332 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 40 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 130 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 19.8 seconds 11.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 805 kg 970 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 3.4 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 22 L 47 L