2008 Holden UTE vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Holden UTE would be higher.
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, 2008 Holden UTE (530 Nm) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm). This means 2008 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2008 Holden UTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Holden UTE | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | UTE | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 357 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
