2012 Smart ForTwo vs. 2012 Scion iQ
To start off, both 2012 Smart ForTwo and 2012 Scion iQ were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,329 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Scion iQ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Scion iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Scion iQ should accelerate faster than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2012 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 2012 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Scion iQ, 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, 2012 Smart ForTwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion iQ. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Smart ForTwo | 2012 Scion iQ | |
| Make | Smart | Scion |
| Model | ForTwo | iQ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automated manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
