2005 Smart ForFour vs. 2003 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Because 2003 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForFour | 2003 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | ForFour | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
