2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 1995 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 799 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Vivio (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Vivio should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 165 kg more than 1995 Subaru Vivio.
Because 2006 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Vivio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Smart ForTwo (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForTwo | 1995 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Smart | Subaru |
| Model | ForTwo | Vivio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2320 mm |
