2005 Mazda AZ vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2005 Mazda AZ 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 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Because 2005 Mazda AZ 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 Mazda AZ 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 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda AZ | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | AZ | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
