2009 Dacia Sandero vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Sandero and 2009 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dacia Sandero (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dacia Sandero should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2009 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 2009 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dacia Sandero, 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, 2009 Dacia Sandero (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Sandero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Sandero | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Dacia | Smart |
| Model | Sandero | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |
