2004 Vauxhall Corsa vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForFour weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa.
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 Vauxhall Corsa (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour. 2001 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Corsa has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Vauxhall Corsa | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Vauxhall | Smart |
Model | Corsa | ForFour |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |