2004 Xedos 9 vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Xedos 9 | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Xedos | Smart |
| Model | 9 | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
