2006 Smart ForTwo vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart Roadster would be higher. Both 2006 Smart ForTwo and 2001 Smart Roadster are equipped with a 698 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster.
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, 2001 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2001 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForTwo | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Smart | Smart |
| Model | ForTwo | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 35 L |
