2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1027 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Smart | SsangYong |
| Model | ForTwo | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 70 L |
