1994 Plymouth Breeze vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Breeze (161 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 570 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Smart Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Plymouth Breeze (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Breeze | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Plymouth | Smart |
| Model | Breeze | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
