2000 Smart Roadster vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1315 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart Roadster | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Smart | Land Rover |
| Model | Roadster | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
