1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 905 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2005 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Toyota | Smart |
Model | Land Cruiser | ForFour |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3431 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |