2011 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Holden Barina
To start off, both 2011 Smart ForTwo and 2011 Holden Barina were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Holden Barina is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Holden Barina, 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 Holden Barina (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Smart ForTwo | 2011 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Smart | Holden |
| Model | ForTwo | Barina |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
