2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux

To start off, both 2006 Smart ForTwo and 2006 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo.

Because 2006 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Smart ForTwo 2006 Toyota Hilux
Make Smart Toyota
Model ForTwo Hilux
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 698 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 17.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 150 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 3090 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 33 L 80 L


 

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