2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (224 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForFour | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
