1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour. 2001 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Defender | ForFour |
Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |