2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 677 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 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
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2010 Smart ForTwo | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Smart | Subaru |
Model | ForTwo | Forester |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
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 |
Torque | 92 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 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 | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 64 L |