2006 Maserati Coupe vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 840 kg more than 2013 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, 2006 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Coupe | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Maserati | Smart |
Model | Coupe | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 33 L |