2010 Mazda Tribute vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2010 Mazda Tribute and 2010 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 694 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute, 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 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2010 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda Tribute | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | Tribute | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 33 L |
