2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 Smart Roadster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster. 2008 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ferrari 456M | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ferrari | Smart |
Model | 456M | Roadster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 540 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 35 L |