2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,436 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 831 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Smart ForTwo 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Smart Toyota
Model ForTwo Condor
Year Released 2002 2008
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 799 cc 2436 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 40 HP 0 HP
Torque 100 Nm 195 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 1646 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 3.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 22 L 70 L


 

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