2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, both 2005 Smart ForTwo and 2005 Smart Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 797 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart Coupe (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe. 2005 Smart Coupe has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForTwo | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | ForTwo | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 33 L |
