2002 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Tahoe | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
