1970 Rover P5B vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | P5B | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2370 mm |
