2013 Nissan Quest vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, both 2013 Nissan Quest 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1223 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2013 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 2013 Smart Fortwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Quest, 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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan Quest | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Quest | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 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 | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 33 L |
