2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 Mazda Drifter and 2006 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 2006 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 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Drifter | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | Drifter | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 698 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 33 L |
