2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 259 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, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (101 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForTwo | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
