2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | SLK | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
