2011 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2011 Smart ForTwo and 2011 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Rondo weights approximately 465 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 Kia Rondo, 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 Kia Rondo (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 2011 Kia Rondo 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 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Smart ForTwo | 2011 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Smart | Kia |
| Model | ForTwo | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 60 L |
