2004 Smart ForTwo vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2004 Smart ForTwo and 2004 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 863 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 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2004 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2004 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Smart ForTwo | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
Model | ForTwo | Sharan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 799 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |