2005 Citroen C vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C, 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, 2005 Citroen C (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Citroen | Smart |
| Model | C | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |
