1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda RX-7 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | RX-7 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
