2013 Infiniti JX vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, both 2013 Infiniti JX and 2013 Smart Fortwo were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti JX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti JX (261 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti JX weights approximately 1169 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti JX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Smart Fortwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti JX (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti JX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Infiniti JX | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Infiniti | Smart |
| Model | JX | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2009 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4989 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1961 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1722 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
