2003 Smart Roadster vs. 1963 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Vauxhall VX4 (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 125 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.
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, 1963 Vauxhall VX4 (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1963 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart Roadster | 1963 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Smart | Vauxhall |
| Model | Roadster | VX4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
