2008 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Smart ForTwo | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | ForTwo | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2730 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |