2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Fiat Doblo is newer by 1 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Fiat Doblo (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Doblo | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Fiat | Smart |
| Model | Doblo | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
