2003 Honda Pilot vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2003 Honda Pilot 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Pilot weights approximately 229 kg more than 2003 Smart Roadster. 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 Honda Pilot, 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster. 2003 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2003 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Honda Pilot | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Honda | Smart |
Model | Pilot | Roadster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |