2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 700 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, 2001 Citroen C5, 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, 2001 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2001 Citroen C5 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. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Smart | Citroen |
| Model | ForTwo | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 66 L |
