2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Smart Fortwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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2008 Toyota RAV4 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Toyota | Smart |
Model | RAV4 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |