2002 Smart Roadster vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 127 more horse power than 2002 Smart Roadster. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 744 kg more than 2002 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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart Roadster | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Smart | Audi |
| Model | Roadster | A5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2751 mm |
