2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,328 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Jimny (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2010 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | ForTwo | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 40 L |
