2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 253 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.
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 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForTwo | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 48 L |
