2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Toyota MR2 (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForTwo | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
