2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Nissan Livina
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 Nissan Livina were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Livina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Livina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Livina should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1585 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 Nissan Livina, 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 Nissan Livina (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Smart | Nissan |
| Model | ForTwo | Livina |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 52 L |
