2003 Smart Roadster vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
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 Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. Both 2003 Smart Roadster and 2000 Smart Roadster are equipped with a 698 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster 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, 2000 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart Roadster | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | Roadster | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| 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 | 81 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 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 | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
