2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Smart |
| Model | Range Rover | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 2730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 52 L |
