2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2011 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2011 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Dodge | Smart |
| Model | Charger | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 33 L |
