The 10 slowest cars in the world (and most annoying)

We always keep an eye on the fastest available cars, such as the Bugatti Chiron, the SSC Tuatara, and the Koenigsegg Gemera, amongst others.

But does no one ever stop to consider which vehicles around the world have the slowest top speeds?

The existence of cars whose low top rates distinguish them from all other vehicles is curious and unusual.

Slowness is not among the most sought-after features when we scour the market searching for our car.

We believe that slowness is overshadowed by speed, so we consider it a given that the vehicle is quick.

The cars discussed in today’s piece stand out from the rest of the pack because they are the slowest cars in the orb.

Two things combine to make the slowest vehicles in the world: the ones with the worst top speed marks (none exceed 145 kilometers per hour) are typically the ones with the worst acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour.

It is necessary to point out that most of these are urban and commercial vehicles.

Although they are the slowest cars, we want to clarify that this does not mean that they are the most unsafe or the worst on the market; instead, it simply means that the manufacturer chose to sacrifice speed in the production process.

Even though they are the slowest cars, we want to clarify this.

Therefore, tranquility, even though they is better suited for strolling around a golf course than for driving.

For all of the vehicles that we have chosen, we can guarantee you two things: they will not be the first ones to arrive, but they will come at some point (someday).

Two factors were considered when compiling this list: maximum speed and acceleration from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour.

The following list of vehicles is comprised of those that have received the lowest ratings in both of these categories.

Because speed and acceleration are two critical factors in safe driving, many models are not very advisable because it takes much longer for them to perform maneuvers on highways (acceleration), or they have a hard time maintaining a decent cruising speed on the road.

Because speed and acceleration are critical factors in safe driving, many models are not advisable (top speed).

Next, we will provide a somewhat more in-depth explanation of the factors involved in both variables.

What factors determine the absolute top speed a vehicle can reach?

The amount of weight and the type of engine are almost certainly the first things that have come to mind for you at this point.

Because of the combination of a lower weight, a machine with good power, and a “strong” torque capable of pulling the vehicle, our car will achieve higher top speeds and will not struggle as much on the highway due to its performance.

Indeed, you are on the right track. However, we cannot ignore that three additional aspects affect the maximum speed, either higher or lower.

What factors determine the rate at which a vehicle accelerates?

We must clearly comprehend what is meant by the term “acceleration,” which refers to the physical magnitude of our vehicle’s ability to relate speed to time.

Because of this, the rate at which two primary aspects determine a car move: the maximum force that its engine can generate to propel it and the weight of the vehicle, which refers to the point to which it is attracted by gravity.

Gravity is the primary obstacle that a car needs to overcome to move.

Therefore, the quicker our car will accelerate is directly proportional to how light and powerful its engine is.

To summarize, acceleration is not the maximum distance traveled in a given time, which we could attribute more to the top speed (the point made before this one).

Still, instead, it is the amount of time it takes to reach a particular rate, and this is what we mean when we talk about acceleration.

The standard reference for calculating acceleration is the time it takes the vehicle to go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour or to travel one kilometer after starting from a stopped position and coming to a complete stop.

Which automobiles are known to be the slowest in the world?

We are aware of the two aspects that play a role in determining how slowly things move. The following models on our list have a reputation for having poor performance when driven on public roads, and we will investigate and examine them. Some models have chosen to sacrifice speed, turning them into challenging vehicles to drive. This is not a trivial issue, even though almost all modern cars can reach relatively reasonable rates, contributing to their overall road safety level. From the forward-thinking Smart Forfour to the “key fob” Peel P50, we present to you today the X cars whose most notable quality is that they are excruciatingly slow. So… Patience!

10. Kia Picanto: 158 kilometers per hour and 14.6 seconds from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour

The Kia Picanto is the fastest among the slowest automobiles on the list; however, even though it is not as slow as its other companions, it is still not exactly quick.

If you go faster than 15.0 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, the vehicle’s reaction time is considered to be slow; therefore, the Kia Picanto is right on the cusp of being considered a slow car in terms of its responsiveness (accelerates just 0.4 seconds below 15.0).

This small utility car does not excel in terms of top speed either, as it cannot go faster than 158 kilometers per hour, and it has not been updated since 2015.

To summarize, this ranking features the vehicle with the fastest speed among the cars with the slowest pace.

9. The Hyundai i10 Essence has a top speed of 155 kilometers per hour and can reach 100 kilometers per hour in 15.2 seconds.

Only 3 kilometers per hour and 0.6 seconds separate the Hyundai i10 and the Kia Picanto in terms of speed and acceleration.

This suggests that the Hyundai i10 and the Kia Picanto could be first cousins. This small utility Hyundai is a little worse when compared to the Kia Picanto.

The i10 has a slower top speed (three kilometers per hour) and a slower acceleration from zero to one hundred (0.6 seconds).

In the world of automobiles, even the most minor differences can have a significant impact.

The most notable distinction between these two models is that the Hyundai i10 Essence accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 15.0 seconds, which enables it to be categorized as a vehicle in terms of its reaction time.

8. Ford Fiesta 1.25: 151 kilometers per hour and 16.9 seconds from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour

Is there a Ford model on this list? To answer your question, the answer is “yes,” the American automaker Ford is able to produce cars that are both slow and quick at the same time.

And the Fiesta 1.25 is the perfect illustration of this: the thing that boggles our minds the most is the fact that it takes almost 17 seconds to go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour.

If it were a minivan or a heavier vehicle, we would still have a place to grab, but since it is a utility, there is not much more that we can say about these really poor data.

On the other hand, the maximum speed is quite slow, but it is still about the same as the average for the vehicles that travel the slowest.

Can you picture this vehicle traveling at a maximum speed of 130 kilometers per hour while maintaining the same acceleration? Insufferable.

7. Fiat Florino QUBO: top speed of 150 kilometers per hour and 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 17.7 seconds

Yes, it’s a Fiat, but it’s also one of the slowest cars available for purchase on the European market.

The Italian brand is covering itself in gold between sweeping the ranking of unsafe vehicles, having one of the ugliest models according to users (the Multipla), and now having a model that represents the ranking of the slowest vehicles… How unfortunate!

The Fiat QUBO is a van that has a small engine that provides 76 horsepower of power and a top speed that reaches (sweating) to 150 kilometers per hour.

The worst aspect, however, is its acceleration, which is the slowest of all the vehicles that were considered for this ranking.

It is estimated that it will take 17.7 seconds to reach 10 kilometers per hour; what a turtle!

Since its introduction, the Fiat QUBO has been primarily marketed as a delivery van for proprietors of locally owned and operated companies, a role in which it has excelled.

6. Land Rover Defender: 145 kilometers per hour and 15.8 seconds from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour

At long last, we’ve included an SUV in our roundups; however, given that the Defender is one of the oldest 4x4s in its class, you shouldn’t anticipate great on-road performance comparable to today’s 4x4s.

An illustration of this can be found in its performance (no more, no less): even though its acceleration is superior to that of the Lada (what merit), this war veteran is one of the slowest SUVs we can find on the market today.

Due to its weight and the drivetrain’s mechanics, the Defender can only reach a top speed of 145 kilometers per hour.

Although it is true that 4x4s are typically not known for their speed on straightaways but rather for their performance in the mountains, this does not mean that this vehicle is one of the slowest 4x4s in its particular market segment.

5. Suzuki Jimny 1.5: 145 kilometers per hour and 12.10 seconds from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour.

The Jimny shines for being one of the most representative models of the brand and its formidable off-road capabilities given its size, and there is no doubt that it will end up being a classic of the mountains.

The Suzuki Jimny is a small SUV (segment B) that Suzuki manufactures. According to industry experts, the Jimny is very playful and bouncy.

The Suzuki Jimny cannot pull its weight regarding speed and acceleration, even though it has a long and illustrious racing history.

Its top speed is the same as the Defender’s, which is 145 kilometers per hour; however, because it is smaller and consequently less heavy, its aerodynamic improvement over the Defender gives it a better acceleration time from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour in comparison to the Land Rover ( 3.7 seconds less).

4. Lada Niva: 142 kilometers per hour and 17.0 seconds from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour

In terms of how it performs on public roads, it is identical to the Land Rover Defender.

When it was first released in 1976, the Lada Niva 4×4, which was designed for and by the field, did not take into account the possibility that in the future, cars with these characteristics would end up driving on the road and turning into (at least some) SUVs.

As a result, its performance on asphalt displays a number of deficiencies, including a top speed of 142 kilometers per hour and an acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in no more and no less than 17.0 seconds, almost identical to the Fiat QUBO…

What an interesting parallel!At least the Lada is a sport utility vehicle, which is a blessing.

3. Renault Zoe: 135 kilometers per hour and 13.5 seconds from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour

The first (but certainly not the only) representative of electricity in this ranking is that “not everything about electric has to be always wonderful,” is that correct?

The Renault Zoe is an electric utility vehicle that does not stand out for its top speed of 135 kilometers per hour. In fact, the decision was made by the manufacturers to sacrifice speed in order to offer greater autonomy (210 km maximum).

At the very least, this small compact has no trouble accelerating from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in a standing time of fewer than 15 seconds (13.5 seconds).

2. The Smart Forfour has a top speed of 130 kilometers per hour and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 16.9 seconds.

In spite of the fact that Smart is attempting to reposition itself in the market with a fleet consisting entirely of electric vehicles, it is true that the company is working to gain a position within the electric vehicle market.

That is all fine and dandy, but they did leave us with some precious combustion engine artifacts.

Some of them included the Smart Forfour and the Smart Fortwo in its diesel configuration; however, as we can see, the Forfour barely reached 130 kilometers per hour and required exactly 16.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour; it would have been almost preferable to push us with the rear!

Who could feel hopeless while cooped up in one of those cramped cabins, given all the perks?

The Fortwo CDI mo also featured a small “turbocharged” diesel engine that produced 45 horsepower but needed 19.5 seconds to go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour, making it yet another turtle!

1. The Mitsubishi i-Miev has a top speed of 130 kilometers per hour and can reach 100 kilometers per hour in 15.9 seconds.

And now we reach the one with the slowest speed!

The electric Mitsubishi i-Miev is a compact vehicle, and its electric motor only produces 67 horsepower at most. In contrast to the Renault Zoe, its top speed is capped at 130 kilometers per hour in order to provide a range of 150 kilometers (60 km less).

In addition to this, its acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour takes more than 15 seconds, which is considered to be slow for a reaction maneuver (15.9 sec).

In a nutshell, a compact microwave for which, in our opinion, they compromised too many features in order to bring it to market.

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