2006 Smart Roadster vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 930 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Smart Roadster | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |