2003 Smart Roadster vs. 2003 Subaru R2
To start off, both 2003 Smart Roadster and 2003 Subaru R2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (52 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2.
Because 2003 Smart Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (63 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart Roadster | 2003 Subaru R2 | |
| Make | Smart | Subaru |
| Model | Roadster | R2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 30 L |
