2011 Smart ForTwo vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5, 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, 2012 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 2012 Mazda 5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2011 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Smart ForTwo | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Smart | Mazda |
Model | ForTwo | 5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 60 L |