2006 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS-V and 2006 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS-V (440 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2006 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 Cadillac STS-V (584 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac STS-V | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Cadillac | Smart |
Model | STS-V | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 584 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 33 L |