2006 Smart Roadster vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2006 Smart Roadster and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 816 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 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 180 L |
