2000 Smart Roadster vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo 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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Smart Roadster | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Smart | Smart |
Model | Roadster | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |