2001 Smart Roadster vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, both 2001 Smart Roadster and 2001 Spyker C8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2001 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 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart Roadster | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Smart | Spyker |
| Model | Roadster | C8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 100 L |
