2005 Smart ForFour vs. 2005 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2005 Smart ForFour and 2005 Vauxhall Astra 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 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Astra (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 385 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 Vauxhall Astra (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Smart ForFour | 2005 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Smart | Vauxhall |
Model | ForFour | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |