2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage and 2006 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 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 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Kia | Smart |
Model | Sportage | ForFour |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 22 L |