2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo

To start off, both 2006 Smart ForFour 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForFour weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Smart ForFour 2006 Smart ForTwo
Make Smart Smart
Model ForFour ForTwo
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1332 cc 698 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 60 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 66.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.4 mm 67 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.8 seconds 15.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 815 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 1820 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 33 L


 

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