2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and 2005 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Suburban | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 35 L |
