2004 Smart ForTwo vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Smart ForTwo would be higher. Both 2004 Smart ForTwo and 2006 Smart ForTwo are equipped with a 799 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 40 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Smart ForTwo | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | ForTwo | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 22 L |
