2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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 Peugeot 407, 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 Peugeot 407 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Peugeot | Smart |
| Model | 407 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 33 L |
