2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2006 Smart ForFour and 2006 Toyota Fortuner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 380 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 Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner (343 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (145 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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 Fortuner | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForFour | Fortuner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |