2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari F430 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari F430 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:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | F430 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 33 L |
