1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1580 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 699 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Bentley | Smart |
Model | Turbo | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 22 L |