2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1235 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo.

Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Smart ForTwo 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Smart Toyota
Model ForTwo Land Cruiser
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Convertible SUV
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 2 valves
Horse Power 60 HP 0 HP
Torque 95 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 66.5 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67 mm 103 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 21.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 135 km/hour 163 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 2050 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 33 L 180 L


 

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