2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover LR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover LR4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1826 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 2010 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2011 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2011 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover LR4 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Smart |
| Model | LR4 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 33 L |
