2002 Honda Life vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2002 Honda Life and 2002 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 696 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart Roadster weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, 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, 2002 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2002 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Smart |
| Model | Life | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
