2005 Mini One vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2005 Mini One and 2005 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini One (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini One should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini One weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Mini One (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mini One | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Mini | Smart |
Model | One | ForFour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |