2001 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 AC Cobra would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Cobra weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 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, 2001 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 2006 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 2001 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2001 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | Cobra | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
