2010 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1496 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Ram | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Dodge | Smart |
| Model | Ram | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2336 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1908 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 33 L |
