2005 Infiniti M vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 976 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Infiniti | Smart |
| Model | M | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 22 L |
