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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 690 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 Suzuki Kizashi, 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 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Smart Fortwo | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | Fortwo | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1559 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 63 L |
