2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 745 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster. 2004 Bentley Continental 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. 2004 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Bentley Continental | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Bentley | Smart |
Model | Continental | Roadster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |