2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2007 Renault Logan
To start off, 2007 Renault Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Renault Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForFour weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Renault Logan. 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 Smart ForFour (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2007 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Smart | Renault |
| Model | ForFour | Logan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1467 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
