2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 441 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 Chevrolet Captiva, 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 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Smart | Chevrolet |
| Model | ForTwo | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 65 L |
