2001 Proton Tiara vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2001 Proton Tiara and 2001 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Proton Tiara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart Roadster weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Proton Tiara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Smart Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Proton Tiara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Proton Tiara | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Proton | Smart |
| Model | Tiara | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
