2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1630 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Range Rover | Roadster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |