2012 Nissan 370Z vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2012 Nissan 370Z and 2012 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo. 2012 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan 370Z 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.
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2012 Nissan 370Z | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Nissan | Smart |
Model | 370Z | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |