2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Picanto weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
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 Kia Picanto, 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 Kia Picanto (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Smart | Kia |
| Model | ForTwo | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 35 L |
