2005 Rover 75 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2013 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 2013 Smart Fortwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75, 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 Rover 75 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rover 75 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Rover | Smart |
Model | 75 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 33 L |