2003 Smart Roadster vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1510 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.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2003 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Smart Roadster | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Smart | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |