2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 360 and 2000 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 565 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 360 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
