2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 2007 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2007 Smart ForTwo and 2007 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Ignis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Ignis (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Ignis, 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, 2007 Suzuki Ignis (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2007 Suzuki Ignis has manual transmission. 2007 Suzuki Ignis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart ForTwo | 2007 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | ForTwo | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 39 L |
