2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Smart ForFour | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Smart | Subaru |
Model | ForFour | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1123 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |