1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 945 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 400 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4821 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
