2011 Toyota Prius vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2011 Toyota Prius is newer by 6 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Prius weights approximately 415 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.
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 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Prius | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Toyota | Smart |
| Model | Prius | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
