2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1152 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Range Rover | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4393 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 33 L |