2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1743 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2005 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Defender | ForFour |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |