2003 Daihatsu Move vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Move 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 987 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Daihatsu Move is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Smart Roadster weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Move, 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, 2003 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Move | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Smart |
| Model | Move | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
