2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 Renault Scenic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Scenic (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Scenic weights approximately 375 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 Renault Scenic, 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 Renault Scenic (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2010 Renault Scenic 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 Renault Scenic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Renault Scenic | |
Make | Smart | Renault |
Model | ForTwo | Scenic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 60 L |