2003 Smart Roadster vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 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 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster. 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart Roadster | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Smart | Land Rover |
| Model | Roadster | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
