2005 Smart ForFour vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2009 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForFour | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForFour | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
