2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | LR3 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |