2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo. 2012 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Suzuki | Smart |
| Model | Grand Vitara | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
