1994 Rover 400 vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (88 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 400 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Rover 400 (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 400 | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | 400 | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
