2003 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2003 Morgan Aero 8 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 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 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Morgan Aero 8 | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Morgan | Smart |
Model | Aero 8 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 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 | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |