2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForTwo would be higher. Both 2006 Smart ForTwo and 2005 Smart ForTwo are equipped with a 698 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForTwo | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | ForTwo | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 33 L |
