2011 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, both 2011 Smart ForTwo and 2011 Chrysler Voyager were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 1290 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, 2011 Chrysler Voyager, 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, 2011 Chrysler Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 2011 Chrysler Voyager 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. 2011 Chrysler Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Smart ForTwo | 2011 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Smart | Chrysler |
| Model | ForTwo | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 76 L |
