2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2011 Hyundai Equus has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Smart ForTwo | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Smart | Hyundai |
| Model | ForTwo | Equus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 77 L |
