2005 Smart Roadster vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Smart Roadster and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Because 2005 Smart Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Smart Roadster | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Smart | Volkswagen |
Model | Roadster | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |