2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 2 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 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 742 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForFour | Condor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 2986 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
