2013 Smart Fortwo vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, both 2013 Smart Fortwo and 2013 Suzuki Kizashi were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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 Suzuki Kizashi 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 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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2013 Smart Fortwo | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Smart | Suzuki |
Model | Fortwo | Kizashi |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |