2000 Smart Roadster vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 13 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart Roadster | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Smart | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadster | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2946 mm |
