2001 Smart Roadster vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 799 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart Roadster weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 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, 2001 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart Roadster | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | Roadster | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 20.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 22 L |
