2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2003 Caterham 7 and 2003 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Caterham | Smart |
Model | 7 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |