2011 Lancia Voyager vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2011 Lancia Voyager is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lancia Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lancia Voyager | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Voyager | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2777 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
