2003 Smart Roadster vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. Both 2003 Smart Roadster and 2000 Smart ForTwo are equipped with a 698 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
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 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart Roadster | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | Roadster | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
