2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Smart ForTwo | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Smart | Venturi |
Model | ForTwo | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2500 mm |