2005 TVR T 350 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 TVR T 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR T 350 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR T 350 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 TVR T 350 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | TVR | Smart |
| Model | T 350 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 33 L |
