2000 Smart Roadster vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 12 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 1475 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 2012 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS 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, 2012 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart Roadster | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Smart | Lexus |
| Model | Roadster | LS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3091 mm |
