2001 Smart ForTwo vs. 2000 Smart Roadster

To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 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 798 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart Roadster weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2000 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Smart ForTwo 2000 Smart Roadster
Make Smart Smart
Model ForTwo Roadster
Year Released 2001 2000
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 798 cc 698 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 40 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 2510 mm 3430 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 1820 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 3.4 L/100km 5.1 L/100km


 

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