2001 Smart ForFour vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForFour weights approximately 22 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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, 2001 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForFour | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForFour | Tazz |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
