2006 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti QX4 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2006 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti QX4 (530 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti QX4 | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Infiniti | Smart |
| Model | QX4 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 2730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
