2005 Kia Carens vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 622 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens, 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 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carens | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Kia | Smart |
| Model | Carens | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |
