2000 Renault Spider vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Spider weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 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 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Spider | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Spider | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
