2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saleen S7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saleen S7 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 667 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 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, 2005 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 828 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Smart ForTwo | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Smart | Saleen |
| Model | ForTwo | S7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2692 mm |
