2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 654 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 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Smart ForTwo 2010 Subaru Forester
Make Smart Subaru
Model ForTwo Forester
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1000 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 70 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 92 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 1474 kg
Vehicle Length 2695 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1542 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase Size 1867 mm 2616 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 33 L 64 L


 

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