2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2005 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Acura | Smart |
| Model | MDX | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 33 L |
