2005 Smart Roadster vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Smart Roadster and 2005 Smart ForTwo 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 (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Smart Roadster weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart Roadster | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | Roadster | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 33 L |
