2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1135 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.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Smart |
| Model | Discovery | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1820 mm |
