2005 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2005 Smart Coupe

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Coupe and 2005 Smart Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Coupe (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 545 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Coupe (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe. 2005 Smart Coupe has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Coupe 2005 Smart Coupe
Make Hyundai Smart
Model Coupe Coupe
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Size 1599 cc 698 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 60 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 730 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 1820 mm


 

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