2007 Smart ForTwo vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 706 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Smart ForTwo | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Smart | Toyota |
| Model | ForTwo | Condor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 70 L |
