2000 Ford Laser vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2000 Ford Laser 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Because 2000 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 2000 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Laser, 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, 2000 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Laser | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Laser | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
