2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Discovery | ForFour |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4553 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |