2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 2,151 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 Mercedes-Benz Vito, 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 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | Vito | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2151 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 33 L |
