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 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 970 kg |
| 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 Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 47 L |
