2005 Smart Roadster vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Smart Roadster and 2005 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Because 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart Roadster | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | Roadster | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
