2006 Smart Roadster vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2006 Smart Roadster and 2006 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 470 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |