2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 922 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger 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 2010 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour, 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Dodge | Smart |
| Model | Charger | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6100 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2510 mm |
