2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2012 Opel Agila
To start off, 2012 Opel Agila is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Agila weights approximately 120 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, 2012 Opel Agila, 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 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Smart ForTwo | 2012 Opel Agila | |
Make | Smart | Opel |
Model | ForTwo | Agila |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 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 | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 41 L |