1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 139 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Pontiac | Smart |
| Model | Trans Am | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
