2011 Smart ForTwo vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 2 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Prius (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 560 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, 2013 Toyota Prius, 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, 2013 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Smart ForTwo | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Prius |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 45 L |
