Smart fortwo Cabrio (2007 – 2010) vs Daihatsu Cuore (2007 – 2009): specs compared
The Smart fortwo Cabrio is the more powerful of the two, with up to 84 hp against 69 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 11.1 s. The Daihatsu Cuore has the higher top speed: 159 km/h against 145 km/h. The Smart fortwo Cabrio uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. At 3,470 mm, the Daihatsu Cuore is 770 mm longer than the Smart fortwo Cabrio.
| Specification |
Smart
fortwo Cabrio
2007 – 2010
|
Daihatsu
Cuore
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2010 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 84 hp | 69 hp |
| Torque | 92 – 130 Nm | 94 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 19.8 s | 11.1 – 14.1 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 145 km/h | 150 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.3 – 4.9 L/100 km | 4.4 – 5.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,700 mm | 3,470 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Height | 1,539 mm | 1,529 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,869 mm | 2,489 mm |
| Curb weight | 755 – 800 kg | 740 – 750 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

