2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2006 Smart ForFour and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 187 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.
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 Toyota Corolla (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Smart ForFour | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForFour | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |